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Newport Historical Society reopens Holiday Market at Colony House Nov. 17
The market runs through Dec. 20 in the 1739 building, with lantern tours Friday through Sunday, book signings, a trunk show weekend and Santa on Dec. 12
Providence lands a professional women’s basketball team for 2027
The UPSHOT League’s eighth franchise will play at the Amica Mutual Pavilion starting in May. Fans are being asked to name it.
Tiverton boil water notice lifted for Stone Bridge Fire District customers
The Health Department cleared the district Thursday after a Nov. 9 water main break. Samples showed no bacteria.
Op-ed: Medicare Advantage often isn’t an advantage. Shop around before Dec. 7.
State Sen. Linda Ujifusa and Rep. Jennifer Stewart warn that private plans can carry restrictions traditional Medicare doesn’t, and point to free help for Rhode Islanders comparing options
Obituary: Susan J. Pratt
Aug 30, 1952 — Nov 4, 2026
Obituary: Catherine M Phifield
Aug 5, 1926 — Nov 9, 2026
Providence Food & Wine Festival set for April 15-18
GoProvidence has renamed the Providence Culinary Collective and expanded it to four days, with a new pizza competition joining the returning Grand Tasting and Vintners Dinner
Celtics win 5th straight, overcoming 22-point deficit to beat Raptors 98-93
Jayson Tatum made the tying and go-ahead free throws with 25.2 seconds remaining and the Boston Celtics overcame a 22-point deficit to beat the Toronto Raptors 98-93 on Wednesday night, extending their winning streak to five.
Newport Polo’s All Charity Day raised $43,896 for 27 groups, including a dozen from Newport County
The club says it raised $157,177 for charity in 2026, its 150th anniversary year, pushing its 35-year total past $2.5 million
More money, more problems: RI leaders aren’t celebrating a $109M boost to revenue forecast
Gov.-elect Helena Buonanno Foulkes will have an extra $109 million to work with when putting together her first tax and spending proposal for the upcoming fiscal 2028 budget.
Counties with the most veterans in Rhode Island
Stacker compiled a list of the counties with the most veterans in Rhode Island using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by the highest percent of residents that are veterans based on the Census’ 2024 5-year estimate.
By the Numbers: The NFL’s Germany push rolls on as the Lions and Patriots head to Munich
The Detroit Lions and New England Patriots square off Sunday in Munich for what will be the NFL’s sixth regular-season game in Germany.
Rhode Island defeats Maine 71-65
Dylan Williamson’s 18 points helped Rhode Island defeat Maine 71-65 on Tuesday.
Boston’s Jayson Tatum gets better of former teammate Brown; George drops 36 as Celtics top 76ers
Jayson Tatum scored 21 points and outplayed former Boston teammate Jaylen Brown, and Paul George hit six 3-pointers and scored 36 points in his return to Philadelphia, leading the Celtics past the 76ers 123-101 on Tuesday night.
Vanterpool scores 21 as Providence knocks off Bryant 78-55
Devin Vanterpool had 21 points in Providence’s 78-55 win against Bryant on Tuesday.
Author Stephen Puleo to speak on the famine relief ship USS Jamestown Nov. 17
The Museum of Newport Irish History closes its 25th lecture season at the Wyndham in Middletown. In person is $10; Zoom is free. Reservations required for both.
Obituary: Frank Harvey Robertson II
Frank passed away on September 21, 2026 at the age of 88.
Naval War College Foundation gives top honor to Vice Adm. John Mustin
The Newport-based foundation presented its Sentinel of the Sea Award on the 111th anniversary of a naval aviation first achieved by Mustin’s great-grandfather
Tuba Skinny books the JPT for May; tickets go on sale Friday
The New Orleans traditional jazz band plays Newport on Saturday, May 8, 2027. Tickets open at 10 a.m. Nov. 13.
Salve dance program stages ‘Luminosity’ at the Casino Theatre Nov. 19-21
Four performances, with tickets at $18 general admission, $15 for seniors, military and children, and free for Salve students
